Spams from local telcos aren't limited to SMSpam from Smart Telecoms, these spams can also be in the form of pre-recorded messages from celebrities. Someone will call your landline phone and when you pick it up, you'll be greeted with, "Hi! Si Mickey Feriols ito... narinig mo na ba yung blah blah blah blah..." These are really annoying especially when you're busy with your work or chores. Yesterday, I received another pre-recorded spam from PLDT announcing that they've sent us a package containing a FREE SMART Buddy SIM Card and it will arrive in the next few days.The package did arrive this morning. A shiny new Smart Buddy Prepaid SIM and instructions to enroll to the P10 unlimited PLDT to PLDT NDD and PLDT to Smart calls. A P10 call to Smart and other NDD-PLDT really is cheap and a practical way for people with relatives from faraway towns without any phonelines.

PLDT is serious in getting more subscribers to their fixed-line and wireless brands. Imagine sending free SIMs? But if they're really serious, they should have sent 10 SIM cards. We're a Globe family :)